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The Role of Outreach in
Academic Libraries
Heidi CardULS Librarian and Assistant to the Director on
Research & Special ProjectsUniversity of Pittsburgh
The Role of Outreach: Creating a Holistic Learning Community
• Library at the center: Ensuring the library, staff, and resources are visible on campus and in the community
User Groups: Recognizing and interfacing with all students (commuters, diverse populations, distance learners, non-credit learners); faculty; staff; community
Main campus and other regional campuses: Connecting, collaborating, and advocating
On-campus and off-campus groups: Partnering with library to create enriching learning opportunities
Outreach for Students
“As . . . students become more involved, the library will become more significant, more attractive, and more relevant to their daily lives.”
(Karle, 2008, p. 142)
Information literacy: sessions/coaching/consultations “Information Commons” “Embedded librarian”: classrooms, distance learning Reference: IM, email, phone, kiosks (HelpHub) Student newspapers Library website Student organizations/government Provide library space for other learning departments (writing
center, language study) Social networking
Some ideas. . .
Information Commons
Embedded Librarian
In the classroom In distance
learning programs
Traveling Reference Desks
KiosksResidence HallsOffice hours in different schools/depts.
“ . . .emphasizing a hospitable atmosphere will diminish any hesitation or intimidation students may feel toward frequenting the library or consulting the librarians for their information needs.”
(Karle, 2008, p. 142 )
Cafes
If libraries don’t create a place where students want to be, they have plenty of
alternatives.
Comfort: The Thornburgh Room
New 4th Floor Study Room
Outreach for Faculty
Some ideas:
Reference services Informal/formal meetings Collection development collaboration Individual consultations Updates via newsletters or email on new
journals/databases Classroom information literacy Social networking workshops
Faculty Express
Information Literacy EZ Borrow Get It (Libraries to Go) Copyright FAQ Information Literacy
Tutorials Classroom Library
Instruction Request books to be
added to the collections
A permanent Open Access archive for the University’s research output, including ETDs, Preprints, postprints, research data sets, etc.
Provides stable, long-term storage and maintenance the University’s research output by enhancing dissemination and discovery by the worldwide research community
All Documents in D-Scholarship@Pitt (http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu) will be indexed and searchable in: D-Scholarship@Pitt PITTCat + OAI Harvesters and Search Engines (OAIster, Pennsylvania Digital
Library, etc.) Google and other Internet search engines
Publishing Opportunities
Library has more opportunities to act as publisherULS has started many open access ejournals with faculty collaboration
Pitt-produced Open Access Online Journals
Open Journal Systems Publishing
Books on Demand
enhanced academic experience for students more books available to patrons new forms of revenue ability to print digital collections and perfect facsimiles of rare books.
Community Outreach
High school tours Arts & crafts fairs Lectures/Readings Workshops Resource sharing Book clubs Information literacy assistance
“. . . One or two well-conceived and well-executed projects a year will demonstrate the resourcefulness, versatility, and the value of the library and its staff. It will also build a stronger sense of community.”
(Karle, 2008, p. 142)
Partnership with Calliope: The Emerging
Legends Series
Host Events
Readings Performances Films Lectures
Promoting the Library
• Announcements: Newspapers (on-campus and local)
• Signage on campus• Facebook, blogs, YouTube, Twitter• Job fairs • Local school fairs • Volunteer fairs• Events: Gaming/Contests
•Collaborate
•Communicate
•Create life-long learners on campus and off campus who will continue to support and sustain the library as an essential component of the learning community
Conclusion: Fostering the Learning Community
References
Bodnar, J., Valk, A., and Mathews, B. (2008). Challenging your students: Using a contest to promote the library. College & Research Libraries News 69(4), p. 212-213.
Galvin, J. (2005). Alternative strategies for promoting information literacy. The Journal of Academic Librarianship 31(4), p. 352-357.
Karle, E. M. (2008). Invigorating the academic library experience: Creative programming ideas. College & Research Libraries News 69(3), p. 141-144
Ramsay, K. M. & Kinnie, J. (2006). The Embedded librarian. Library Journal. Retrieved May 2, 2008 from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6317224.html.
Riehle, CF. & Witt, M. (2009) Librarians in the Hall: Instructional Outreach in Campus Residences. College & Undergraduate Libraries, 16(2-3). DOI: 10.1080/10691310902958616
Tag, S. G., Buck, S. & Mautino, M. N. (2007). Creating connections: Library instruction across campus. Research Strategies 20(4), p. 226-241.
Whelan, D. L. (2008). Café Society: Do school libraries need a double shot of espresso? School Library Journal. Retrieved August 21, 2009 from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6515244.html
谢谢! 謝謝!